Naturopathic Medicine:



Naturopathic Medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. It combines modern science and established tradition in the pursuit of optimal health.

Focusing on prevention and the use of natural substances and treatments, naturopathic doctors (NDs) stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself. It is a combination of the healing power of nature and scientific methods that makes naturopathic medicine an important system of medicine for today’s health care.

The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treat or suppress symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person and the ND takes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions into account when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan.

Naturopathic Modalities

Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition is one of the main cornerstones of naturopathic medicine. Special diets may be recommended and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals. To treat illness, nutritional changes are often the first step towards healing as today’s processed foods and poor eating habits are the source of many of today’s health concerns.

Herbal Medicine
Herbs are used by naturopathic physicians as medicine.  As such, they can be extremely powerful and beneficial when used in the right dosage and in the correct combination with other herbs. The medicinal use of plants dates back to the beginning of civilization and is the foundation for modern pharmacology.

Homeopathic Medicine
Based on the principle of “like cures like” homeopathic medicine was developed in the 1700s. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body’s innate or self-healing abilities.

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Based on balancing the flow of chi (energy) through meridian pathways, Chinese medicine includes the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

Physical Medicine
A variety of hands-on techniques for the spine, joints and soft tissues are utilized. Physical treatments include hydrotherapy (water therapy) and the therapeutic use of heat and cold.

Lifestyle Counselling
Physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors all affect health. NDs help patients to make effective lifestyle choices.

What Kind of Health Problems Can be Treated with Naturopathic Medicine?
Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions may benefit from treatment by naturopathic doctors. People of all ages can be helped. The most common health conditions seen by NDs include:

Chronic Conditions
• Allergies & Environmental Illnesses
• Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
• Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Heart Problems
• High Cholesterol
• Digestive Complaints, Constipation, IBS
• Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Cystitis, Prostatitis, Impotence
• Thyroid Disorders

Acute Conditions
• Colds and Flu
• Ear and Throat Infections
• Headaches
• Intestinal Upsets

Women’s Conditions
• Menopausal Problems
• PMS, Menstrual Disorders
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Enhancing Pregnancy Health
• Infertility
• Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids

Others
• Mental and/or Emotional Stress
• Anxiety, Depression
• Insomnia
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Hyperactivity  
• Immune Deficiencies
• Weight Management
• Detoxification